Field Operations Supervisor (Mechanical, Electrical, PACO, Operations) - Bonny Oil and Gas Terminal at Western Development Company Limited

Western Development Company Limited is an Oil and Gas servicing company with about 25 years in the sector. Our experiences span Telecommunications, IT, Engineering, and Marine Services to mention but a few. We also employ and second manpower services, personnel and services to our customers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Field Operations Supervisor (Mechanical, Electrical, PACO, Operations) - Bonny Oil and Gas Terminal

Location: Bonny, Rivers
Employment Type: Contract
Start Date: 1st March 2024

Roles and Responsibilities
The personnel will be responsible for the following:

• Apply the emergency response procedure where and when necessary.
• Report and close out Unsafe Acts and Unsafe Conditions
• Serves as a permit-to-work signatory and administers a safe system of work.
• Apply the Health Safety Security and Environment policy, and legislation applicable to crude oil transfer and export.
• Carry out first-line maintenance on pumps, motors, separators, and valves.
• Adhere to plant operational procedures.
• Execute daily communication and Shift handover.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance interventions plant isolation etc.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to execute planned activities.
• Collaborate with Plant operators to execute front-line maintenance activities in the plant.
• Supervise the activities of the frontline maintenance team.
• Troubleshooting of safety-critical equipment and control/safeguarding system.
• Supporting the production staff in maintaining facilities.
• Assist the maintenance team in coping with many activities to sustain asset integrity/equipment availability.
• Comply with HSE practises and procedures.
• Assist to ensure Technical Integrity and safe operation of new process & utility system to achieve the facility’s objectives.
• Identify any area of new facilities requiring Change Control and document the change proposal.
• Provide specifications for critical spare/or replacement with vendor details (e.g. Hard disc for compressor control, etc)
• Review operating/maintenance procedures under current reality and propose changes.
• Develop (Maintenance Job Routines) MJRs/maintenance procedures and work packs.
• Identify vendor support requirements for equipment maintenance.
• Provide technical support in repairing outstanding mal-functioning equipment (e.g. crude transfer pumps etc)
• Liaison with OEMs for trouble shooting, spare parts, field technical supports etc.
• Support the maintenance (operation) team in all trouble shooting exercises.
• Carry out maintenance routine activities in line with local and international company standards.
• Participate in equipment failure RCA (Root Cause Analysis), investigation and improvement initiatives.
• Participation in MFI (Management Facility Inspections) and HSE meetings
• Close out personal MFI actions Other assignments for continuous improvements (AMS process application: RCAs, MTO, MEC etc.) as exigent.

Work Cycle:
The work location is Bonny Oil and gas terminal) accessible via water and Air.

• The job activity period is daily on 12-hour (7am to7pm) routine over a 21-day period.
• There is a standard 3weeks on and 3weeks off schedule.
• The successful candidate will manage own absences with his/her contractor for suitable qualified covers.
• There may be need for periodic visits to Shell industrial area for trainings and official assignments.
• Personnel may be required to work extended hours as the need arises.

Minimum Requirements

• OND / HND in Sciences / Engineering with 5 - 8 years of work experience as a field operator or maintenance technician in an oil and gas facility or SSCE/WAEC with a minimum of 10 years of work experience as a field operator in an oil and gas facility.
• Minimum of 10 years working in an oil and gas producing field location in any of the Mechanical, Electrical or PACO disciplines; 7 years experience for degree holders will be considered.
• Prior experience in an SPDC location should be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role within a team
• Ability to read and interpret process engineering flow schemes (PEFS)
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Problem-solving and good analytical skills.
• Knowledge of Terminal Operations
• Knowledge of Process and Personal Safety
• Knowledge of Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

Skills (Added advantage):

• T_BOSIET certification
• Experience in the maintenance of hydrocarbon and water processing equipment
• Electrical Maintenance Field Supervisor should be skilled in maintenance of HV motors, MOVs, switch gears, clink system & MCCs
• Electrical Maintenance Field Supervisor should be an appointed Competent person (SAEP) in Terminal Operations or other areas/ assets with high voltage installations and experienced in High Voltage Electrical Distribution Network
• Mechanical maintenance field supervisor should have the capacity to provide operations with engineering support to troubleshoot all rotating & static equipment problems and provide detailed analysis and recommendations for these problems.
• Mechanical maintenance field supervisor should have basic knowledge/ skill in pump alignment, rotor balancing, clearance checks, machining operation, material selection, etc.
• PACO field supervisor must have competence in General instrumentation and 2 out of the following areas: Yokogawa DCS/SIS engineering and maintenance; Allen Bradley Systems engineering and maintenance; SMAR Systems engineering and maintenance; and DeltaV DCS engineering and maintenance.

Soft Skills:

• Onsite Hazard identification and Risk assessment capability.
• Problem-solving and good analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and oral communication skills
• Computer literate (Competent user of Microsoft Office and ability to liaise with programs)
• Knowledge and use of SAP tool
• Knowledge of worksite hazard management
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Good Communication skills & a team player
• Ability to work under pressure with resilience
• Good organizational skills
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Self-motivated and performs under minimal supervision.

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online